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Jenza Family History

Jenza Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Menza, Benza, Penza, Lenza, Lenz, Reza, Penna, Senna, Menna, Menz

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Where is the Jenza family from?

You can see how Jenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenza family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jenza families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenza's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jenza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Jenza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Jenza. For the veterans among your Jenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Jenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jenza in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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